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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 996.20 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 996.20 and 481.08 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 996.20 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/996.20 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 996.20 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 479,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,251.90/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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